Longman English Pronunciation Course - Famous English Pronunciation Lecture Hall (Student Book) (Adult Version) (Includes 3 tapes or 3 CDs)

Author: Yang Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Longman American Pronunciation Course is divided into a children's edition and an adult edition, scientifically arranged and reasonably structured based on the learning patterns of English. The adult edition of the pronunciation course is designed for adult learners, carefully structured to address the characteristics of adults who have a certain foundation in English, strong comprehension abilities, but whose pronunciation is not standardized or systematic, which affects their listening and communication.
1. This book is trendy and innovative. It selects the most popular and internationally-oriented American pronunciation, aligning with current English teaching practices and meeting readers' desire to learn authentic American pronunciation.
2. This book is highly practical. Each unit incorporates high-frequency words into simple and easy-to-understand sentences, enhancing readers' comprehension. Meanwhile, vivid illustrations further boost readers' interest and understanding, providing them with a sense of rapid success.
3. This book is rich in content. It includes various pronunciation activities, games, and adventures of the characters in the book. The members of the pronunciation team—Pat, Tom, Will, Jen, May, Mike, Steve, and Luz—are carefully selected to emphasize English vowel letters through individual stories, strengthening readers' memory.
4. This book has a well-structured format. It starts with monophthongs and short vowel words, progresses to long vowel words and longer syntactic structures, and throughout, it covers more complex sound and symbol relationships, such as consonant clusters and compound letters.
5. This book has distinctive features. The top of each page highlights new syllables and spelling forms in red, while irregular pronunciations are marked with symbols. Readers can also refer to the irregular verb list at the back of the book. At the end of each unit, members of the pronunciation team present humorous picture stories and short skits, which students can read or act out. These stories are designed to reinforce the vocabulary learned in the unit, offering fun and engaging content.